2016 Nissan Versa in Hopkinsville

The Nissan Versa sedan is the least expensive compact car in
the U.S. Don't think it's like one of those "eco-boxes"
of yesteryear, though. Air conditioning, cloth upholstery and a tilt-only
steering wheel are standard. Same with a trip computer, Bluetooth phone
connectivity, and a four-speaker audio system with a CD player. Even the recent
upgrades for the 2016 Versa, like body-colored rearview mirrors on the S trim
and a leather-wrapped steering wheel on the top-level SL, barely budge the
affordable price.

Shoppers of the 2016 Nissan Versa have four trim levels to
choose from. All come with a 1.6-liter-cylinder engine underneath the shapely
hood. Horsepower and torque are 109 and 107, respectively, which are channeled
to the front wheels either by a five-speed manual transmission, a four-speed
automatic or continuously variable transmission (CVT). Fuel economy ranges from
30 mpg in combined driving with either the manual or automatic to an excellent
35 mpg combined with the CVT.*

Both the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and
the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) gave the Versa solid marks in
safety. The sedan received three out of five stars in the front crash tests
from the federal organization while the non-profit IIHS made it a Top Safety
Pick recipient. This is unsurprising. Besides the usual safety equipment like
traction and stability control, and front, front-side and side-curtain airbags,
the sedan was designed using what Nissan calls "Zone Body" construction.
This means the chassis is built with front-and-rear crumple zones, hood buckle
creases and safety stops, pipe-style side-door guard beams and an
energy-absorbing steering column.

Besides its price tag, the Versa stands alone among the
competition thanks to its spacious interior. This is especially true for the
rear row, which is head-and-legroom friendly even for six-foot tall adults.
Trunk space is also class-leading at nearly 15 cu.-ft. of roomy goodness.

The Versa S Plus slots above the S. It builds on the lower
trim with standard cruise control and a rear trunklid spoiler. Buyers who step
up to the SV model get a slew of creature comforts ranging from keyless entry
via a fob, power windows and door locks, a nicer interior, map lights and a USB
port. Finally, the top-of-the-line SL brings such exclusive bits as larger
wheels, rearview side mirrors with integrated turn signals and push-button
ignition.

An appearance package is available on the SV. It adds fog
lamps and chrome exterior accents to name a few. The Tech package, which is
also available on the SV, comes with Bluetooth streaming audio, a rearview
camera system and voice-controlled navigation.

*All vehicle mileage based on 2016 EPA mileage estimates.
Use for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008. Your
actual mileage will vary, depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.